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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,220 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $37,103 $23,337 $27,221
Navigation system 795    
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Rear spoiler     370
Navigation system 710    
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Rear spoiler     295
Options (change) 795 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 710 4,600 2,818
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $41,890 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $38,688 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,479
Model Year201520092009
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$41,890$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-2,890-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,000$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$38,688$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-2,669-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,019$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520092009
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,770$2,980$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,669-920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152009
ModelTaurusAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length202.9 in189.8 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested352579%
Total Not Requested92521%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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